Sherri Shepherd has always been known for her big personality and sharp sense of humor, but this time the story she shared left her audience stunned. On her talk show she revealed that she once spent eight days in jail because she truly believed the world was about to end.
According to Sherri, she had been swept up in a religious prophecy that the Rapture was coming. Convinced she would be taken up to heaven any day, she stopped worrying about earthly problems like paying taxes, renewing her car registration, or handling her mounting traffic tickets. She even let her registration lapse for two years and racked up more than $10,000 in unpaid violations.
She said there was no point in taking care of those responsibilities if the end was near. Courts summoned her, but she ignored the notices, believing she wouldn’t be around much longer. The Rapture date passed quietly with no fiery skies, and reality soon came crashing down. While she was on her way to perform at the Comedy Store in Hollywood, police arrested her and she landed in jail.
Sherri served eight days behind bars. She later joked that she went from waiting for the heavens to open to suddenly becoming what she called “a hardened criminal.” The experience, she admitted, was a wake-up call and a life lesson about choices, accountability, and how easily people can be misled when they’re desperate for meaning.
It’s a jaw-dropping confession that has fans buzzing. Some see it as a cautionary tale, others as another quirky chapter in the comedian’s colorful life. But one thing is certain: not many celebrities can say they spent time in jail because they were convinced the Rapture was around the corner.